2004 Land Rover Discovery problems, complaints & recalls

2025-08-15 · Service Brakes · 106,683 mi

“the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. while driving approximately 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. the contact aggressively slammed on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. additionally, while driving at various sp…”

2020-02-02 · Service Brakes · 161,200 mi

“seems as if either the brake booster or a part of the braking system is not providing ample stopping power. the vehicle has a difficult time stooping in a hard braking scenario either from highway speeds or from a complete stop at a stop sign when we realized a vehicle was coming and had to slam on the brakes the vehicle did not stop as it should h…”

2017-01-10 · Structure:body · 37,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2006 (na) land rover discovery. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a windshield replacement. upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack in the dashboard. the dealer diagnosed that the damage was due to the sun. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mile…”

2015-07-24 · Suspension · 120,000 mi

“the rear drive shaft fell apart at low speed. it would have been deadly at high speed…”

2015-04-29 · Engine · 🔥 fire

“cpsc: i1540160a. 2004 landrover discovery. consumer stated the engine bay fuse box spontaneously combusted. *ln…”

2015-04-10 · Electrical System · 175,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“while driving, power to the air conditioner blower fan shut off. upon parking 2 miles later, smoke began billowing from the hood. the under hood fuse/relay box appears to have shorted and caught fire. visible damage is isolated to the fuse/relay box. *tr…”

2015-01-18 · Engine · 110,000 mi

“i purchased our land rover 6 months ago i bought it with 105000 miles on it and financed it that way ,on january 17 th my wife got in the vehicle and it shows 186000 miles on the vehicle. the previous owner fraudulently sold a vehicle that has bin tampered with and i need to find out how to pursue him? *tr…”

2014-12-12 · Engine · 80,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle overheated and smoke emitted from the engine. the dealer stated that the engine and the ignition needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. …”

2014-09-12 · Engine · 70,689 mi

“complete engine investigation done by dealership and third party to investigate ticking noise. engine removed, replaced all bearings, cam bearings, new camshaft, lifters, timing chain and gears. cycled through over 5 types of oils and additives. further research indicates possible manufacturer issue occurring in 2004 models where cylinder liner i…”

2014-04-30 · Structure · 108,000 mi

“excessive rust on the frame at key points, such as front suspension, engine block. told by the dealer the body has to come off to fix rust problem. the were other cars in the shop same year, same model. was told if i hit a hard bump or whole in road, the front end could collapse. land rover is being non responsive. *js…”